Clinical Dietitian-PRN Job at Norman Regional Health System, Oklahoma City, OK

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  • Norman Regional Health System
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Clinical Dietitian-PRN at Norman Regional Health System summary:

The Clinical Dietitian-PRN is responsible for providing nutrition assessments and ongoing care to patients, including nutrition education for staff. This role requires a background in nutrition along with the ability to make quick decisions in patient care situations. Qualifications include a Registered Dietitian certification and relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

  • Provides initial nutrition assessment of patient condition.
  • Provides ongoing reassessment and follow up care.
  • Provides nutrition education services for patient and staff.
  • Other duties

Qualifications

Education

Required: Any program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that leads to registration as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Basic knowledge of subspecialty area (including nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, oncology, etc.) Must obtain approximately 15 hours of continuing education credits per calendar year. Keep current of new findings/research.


Experience

Preferred: Six months of clinical experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and an Oklahoma State Dietitian license must be achieved within the first 6 months of employment. Must obtain a food handler's permit from the Cleveland County Health department before hire (or within 1 week of hire). Completion of general and patient care orientation is required prior to providing patient care. 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Must be able to use decision making skills to make rational & quick decisions regarding prioritizing of patient care. Have the foresight to recognize unsafe work conditions and/or practices. The ability to safely use chemicals and equipment for the patients, visitors and staff. Knowledge base for use of different formula's when assessing patient's nutritional needs.

Keywords:

Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Assessment, Patient Care, Nutrition Education, Registered Dietitian, Healthcare Nutrition, Acute Care, Dietitian License, Nutrition Support, Medical Nutrition Therapy

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